绍
continue; inherit; Shaoxing
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to continue; to carry on; to inherit
literaryA formal, literary term meaning to continue a legacy, tradition, or cause. Often used in classical or formal contexts.
To carry on the family profession is the expectation of the clan.
The martyrs' will is being inherited by successors.
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He is determined to continue and expound upon the philosophical ideas of the ancient sages.
This craft needs someone to carry it on.
Cultural traditions need to be passed down from generation to generation.
noun
Shaoxing (a city in Zhejiang Province)
Used as an abbreviation for the city of Shaoxing, famous for its rice wine, culture, and historical figures.
Shaoxing rice wine, also called Shaoxing wine, is world-famous.
We plan to travel to Shaoxing next year.
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Shao opera is a local opera popular in the Shaoxing area.
This is authentic Shaoxing-style cuisine.
Mr. Lu Xun was from Shaoxing.
noun
a surname
A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
Mr. Shao is our company's legal advisor.
There are not many famous historical figures with the surname Shao.
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May I ask your surname? — My humble surname is Shao.
The Shao family has lived here for several generations.
Lawyer Shao's defense was brilliant.